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Maharashtra HSC Class 12 Chemistry March 2023 question paper

Maximum marks 70 · Time 3 hours

Try each question first, then open its model answer. Where the paper offers a choice, both questions are shown with OR between them.

Section A

1 mark each

  1. Select and write the correct answer for the following multiple choice type of questions:
    Q.1 (i)1 mark
    The relation between radius of sphere and edge length in body centered cubic lattice is given by formula:

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  2. Q.1 (ii)1 mark
    The pH of weak monoacidic base is 11.2, its OH−\mathrm{OH^{-}} ion concentration is:

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  3. Q.1 (iii)1 mark
    Which of the following correctly represents integrated rate law equation for a first order reaction in gas phase:

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  4. Q.1 (iv)1 mark
    The spin only magnetic moment of Mn2+\mathrm{Mn^{2+}} ion is ______.

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  5. Q.1 (v)1 mark
    The correct formula of a complex having IUPAC name Tetraamminedibromoplatinum (IV) bromide is ______.

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  6. Q.1 (vi)1 mark
    The allylic halide, among the following is _______. (Option (C) is printed as a drawn structure — see the figure.)

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  7. Q.1 (vii)1 mark
    The product of following reaction is

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  8. Q.1 (viii)1 mark
    Ozonolysis of 2, 3 dimethyl but-2-ene, followed by decomposition by Zn dust and water gives ________.

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  9. Q.1 (ix)1 mark
    The glycosidic linkage present in maltose is ________.

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  10. Q.1 (x)1 mark
    The monomer of natural rubber is ________.

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  11. Answer the following questions:
    Q.2 (i)1 mark
    Write the name of the technique used to know geometry of nanoparticles.
  12. Q.2 (ii)1 mark
    Write the name of the product formed by the action of LiAlH4\mathrm{LiAlH_4}/ether on acetamide.
  13. Q.2 (iii)1 mark
    Write the structure of the product formed when chlorobenzene is treated with sodium metal in the presence of dry ether.
  14. Q.2 (iv)1 mark
    Write the chemical composition of cryolite.
  15. Q.2 (v)1 mark
    Write the name of platinum complex used in the treatment of cancer.
  16. Q.2 (vi)1 mark
    Write the SI unit of cryoscopic constant.
  17. Q.2 (vii)1 mark
    Write the correct condition for spontaneity in terms of Gibbs energy.
  18. Q.2 (viii)1 mark
    Calculate molar conductivity for 0.5 M BaCl2\mathrm{BaCl_2} if its conductivity at 298 K is 0.01 Ω−1 cm−10.01\ \Omega^{-1}\ \mathrm{cm^{-1}}.

Section B

2 marks each · attempt any 8

  1. Q.32 marks
    Distinguish between lanthanides and actinides.
  2. Q.42 marks
    Calculate the mole fraction of solute, if the vapour pressure of pure benzene at certain temperature is 640 mmHg and vapour pressure of solution of a solute in benzene is 600 mmHg.
  3. Q.52 marks
    Define: Green chemistry. Write two advantages of nanoparticle and nanotechnology.
  4. Q.62 marks
    Explain the following terms: (i) Substitutional impurity defect (ii) Interstitial impurity defect
  5. Q.7 (i)2 marks
    Write the chemical reactions for the following: (i) Chlorobenzene is heated with fuming H2SO4\mathrm{H_2SO_4}
  6. Q.7 (ii)
    Write the chemical reactions for the following: (ii) Ethyl bromide is heated with silver acetate
  7. Q.82 marks
    Define : Acidic buffer solution. Write the relationship between solubility and solubility product for PbI2\mathrm{PbI_2}.
  8. Q.92 marks
    What is the action of the following reagents on ethyl amine (i) Chloroform and caustic potash (ii) Nitrous acid
  9. Q.102 marks
    Calculate standard Gibbs energy change at 25 °C for the cell reaction Cd(s)+Sn(aq)2+⟶Cd(aq)2++Sn(s)\mathrm{Cd_{(s)} + Sn^{2+}_{(aq)} \longrightarrow Cd^{2+}_{(aq)} + Sn_{(s)}} ECd∘=−0.403 VE^{\circ}_{\mathrm{Cd}} = -0.403\ \mathrm{V}, ESn∘=−0.136 VE^{\circ}_{\mathrm{Sn}} = -0.136\ \mathrm{V}
  10. Q.112 marks
    Write chemical reaction for the preparation of glucose from sucrose. Write structure of D-ribose.
  11. Q.12 (i)2 marks
    Define Extensive property.
  12. Q.12 (ii)
    Calculate the work done during the expansion of 2 moles of an ideal gas from 10 dm310\ \mathrm{dm^{3}} to 20 dm320\ \mathrm{dm^{3}} at 298 K in vacuum.
  13. Q.132 marks
    Write the reactions for the formation of nylon 6,6 polymer.
  14. Q.142 marks
    Draw structures of the following compounds: (i) chloric acid (ii) peroxy disulphuric acid

Section C

3 marks each · attempt any 8

  1. Q.15 (i)3 marks
    Define Osmosis.
  2. Q.15 (ii)
    How will you determine molar mass of non volatile solute by elevation of boiling point?
  3. Q.16 (i)3 marks
    Convert the following: (i) Ethyl alcohol into ethyl acetate
  4. Q.16 (ii)
    Convert the following: (ii) Phenol into benzene
  5. Q.16 (iii)
    Convert the following: (iii) Diethyl ether into ethyl chloride
  6. Q.173 marks
    A weak monobasic acid is 10% dissociated in 0.05 M solution. What is percent dissociation in 0.15 M solution?
  7. Q.183 marks
    Explain dehydrohalogenation reaction of 2-chlorobutane. Write use and environmental effect of CFC.
  8. Q.193 marks
    2000 mmol of an ideal gas expanded isothermally and reversibly from 20 L to 30 L at 300 K, calculate the work done in the process (R=8.314 JK−1 mol−1)(R = 8.314\ \mathrm{JK^{-1}\ mol^{-1}}).
  9. Q.203 marks
    What are interstitial compounds? Give the classification of alloys with examples.
  10. Q.213 marks
    Draw labelled diagram of H2−O2\mathrm{H_2 - O_2} fuel cell. Write two applications of fuel cell.
  11. Q.223 marks
    Explain formation of [CoF6]3−\mathrm{[CoF_6]^{3-}} complex with respect to (i) Hybridisation (ii) Magnetic properties (iii) Inner / outer complex (iv) Geometry
  12. Q.233 marks
    What is Pseudo first order reaction? Derive integrated rate law equation for zero order reaction.
  13. Q.243 marks
    Explain Aldol condensation of ethanal.
  14. Q.253 marks
    Explain anomalous behaviour of oxygen in group 16 with respect to: (i) Atomicity (ii) Magnetic property (iii) Oxidation state
  15. Q.26 (i)3 marks
    Write chemical reactions for the following conversions: (i) Acetic acid into acetic anhydride (ii) Acetic acid into ethyl alcohol
  16. Q.26 (ii)
    Write IUPAC name and structure of methylphenylamine.

Section D

4 marks each · attempt any 3

  1. Q.27 (i)4 marks
    Show that, time required for 99.9% completion of a first order reaction is three times the time required for 90% completion.
  2. Q.27 (ii)
    Give electronic configuration of Gd (Z = 64).
  3. Q.27 (iii)
    Write the name of nano structured material used in car tyres to increase the life of tyres.
  4. Q.28 (i)4 marks
    Derive relationship between ΔH\Delta H and ΔU\Delta U for gaseous reaction.
  5. Q.28 (ii)
    Define: Vulcanization
  6. Q.28 (iii)
    What is peptide bond?
  7. Q.29 (i)4 marks
    Silver crystallizes in fcc structure. If edge length of unit cell is 400 pm, calculate density of silver (Atomic mass of Ag = 108).
  8. Q.29 (ii)
    Write a note on Haloform reaction.
  9. Q.30 (i)4 marks
    Define: Distereoisomers. Give cis and trans isomers of [Co(NH3)4Cl2]+\mathrm{[Co(NH_3)_4Cl_2]^{+}}.
  10. Q.30 (ii)
    What is reference electrode?
  11. Q.30 (iii)
    Give reason: Bleaching action of ozone is also called dry bleach.
  12. Q.31 (i)4 marks
    Write Dow process for preparation of Phenol. What is the action of bromine water on phenol?
  13. Q.31 (ii)
    Give reason: Group 16th16^{\text{th}} elements have lower ionisation enthalpy compared to group 15th15^{\text{th}} elements. Write two uses of dioxygen.